Paul Osborne arrives at the Eels following a long career in Rugby League as both a player and administrator. A First Grade player with both St George (1985-1991) and Canberra (1992-94), he was a member of the Raiders 1994 Premiership winning team.

His retirement from playing was followed by a seven year stint as an independent member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly.

In 2005, Paul was appointed CEO of the National Rugby League Player Manager Accreditation Scheme. He is also a regular member of ABC Radio